Pope Julius II requested Michelangelo paint the ceiling
40 meters long by 13 meters wide
It took over 4 years to paint
68 feet off the ground
The paintings depict nine stories from the Christians Bible Book of Genesis
Summary Originally the ceiling was blue dotted with stars. May 8, 1508 is when Michelangelo singed a contract to paint the ceiling. It took four years to paint. Michelangelo didn't paint on his back, he had a unique scaffolding system. It was sturdy enough to hold workers and materials.
Date: between 1508-1512
Location: Vatican City, Italy
5 Facts About The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Summary
Originally the ceiling was blue dotted with stars. May 8, 1508 is when Michelangelo singed a contract to paint the ceiling. It took four years to paint. Michelangelo didn't paint on his back, he had a unique scaffolding system. It was sturdy enough to hold workers and materials.